OPTIMISTIC (IMAGE) Regenstrief Institute Caption OPTIMISTIC is an innovative program developed and implemented by clinician-researchers from the Indiana University Center for Aging Research and partners to decrease avoidable hospitalizations of long-stay nursing facility residents. Credit Indiana University Center for Aging Research Usage Restrictions Credit to Indiana University Center for Aging Research License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.